What to do In Death Valley, CA
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Places To Go In Death Valley
Welcome, traveler, to Death Valley. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Death Valley
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Death Valley. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Death Valley? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
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Popular places to visit
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Find out what Death Valley National Park has waiting for you and join ranger-led tours and programs at this fantastic facility in Furnace Creek’s resort area.
Badwater
Stand on the lowest elevation in North America when you visit this spectacular salt flat beside the Black Mountains in the heart of Death Valley.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes during your travels in Death Valley. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Zabriskie Point
An awe-inspiring panorama of the foothills and gullies of the Black Mountains unfolds from this elevated viewpoint, where you’ll find a series of hiking trails.
Panamint Dunes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Panamint Dunes during your travels in Death Valley. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Artists Palette
Check out the myriad hues of red, purple and blue that glimmer from deep canyons and rocky peaks when you explore this geological masterpiece.